2020 Lismore Syrah
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The 2020 Syrah starts with a firm, fresh, rustic frame with subtly spiced mineral essence. Notes of dusty purple flowers, savory wild herbs and plum blossom are expressed before seductive cherry aromas sway from the glass. Medium-bodied, the Syrah is fresh, focused and delightfully expressive, showing a succulent and youthful frame with balanced tannins and energetic acidity. The wine will continue to deliver pleasure for years to come.
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Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The year after the fire, so the grapes came from Elgin plus other areas. O'Keefe says 'Reynke and other guys sent fruit. The wine was made with fruit I didn't know, in borrowed clothes, in a winery I didn’t know.' Slightly rugged tannins, smoky blue fruit with a deep pressed-berry sweetness and inky seams. Graphite-dusted texture. Cool leafiness on the finish. (TC)
The 2020 Syrah comes from donated fruit from Stellenbosch, Constantia and Swartland, plus bought in fruit from Elgin and Walker Bay. This includes 50% whole bunch with 11 months ageing in barrel. It has a headier bouquet than the CWG Syrah tasted alongside, scents of boysenberry and bilberry fruit, perhaps more floral in style and very well focused. The palate is medium-bodied with a eucalyptus note on the entry, plenty of grip and weight, just a soupçon of opulence with a pastille-like finish. Very fine.